Eastern District of Arkansas / Appointed 2014 / Active
James Maxwell Moody Jr.
Judge, U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Arkansas
Appointed by President Barack Obama in 2014 and confirmed by the Senate 95–4, James Maxwell Moody Jr. is a Judge on the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Arkansas. He earned a law degree from University of Arkansas Bowen School of Law in 1989. Sources: FJC Biographical Directory · Senate confirmation, February 25, 2014
- Appointed by
- Barack Obama, 2014
- Confirmed
- 95–4
- Education
- University of Arkansas 1986 · University of Arkansas Bowen Law 1989
- Succeeded
- Susan Webber Wright
Federal judicial service
| Year | Court | Appointed by | Vote |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | Eastern District of Arkansas · succeeded Susan Webber Wright | Obama (D) | 95–4 |
A per-senator roll-call isn’t shown for this confirmation. The Senate’s recorded roll-call votes begin in 1989; many confirmations (especially before then, and most to the lower courts) were by voice vote or unanimous consent.
Education
| University of Arkansas | B.S.B.A. | 1986 |
| University of Arkansas Bowen School of Law | J.D. | 1989 |
Sources
12 years on the Eastern District of Arkansas. Data last verified 2026-06-28. Informational only; verify against the primary source before relying. Not a consumer report (FCRA).